Purple laver
This purply-brown seaweed is a common feature on our rocky shores and on our dinner plates.
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Seagrass
Meadows of seagrass spread across the seabed, their dense green leaves sheltering a wealth of wildlife including our two native species of seahorse.
Purple hairstreak
The Purple hairstreak is an elusive butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. It is entirely reliant on oak trees and can be spotted chasing around the treetops in woodlands and parks.
Purple emperor
The male purple emperor is a stunning butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. Look for it feeding around the treetops in woodlands, or on damp ground, animal droppings or even carrion in the…
Seeding for Change Seagrass Talk - Torpoint
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Research and restoration of seagrass around Torpoint.
Join us for talks all about seagrass in your local area. Hear from local volunteers, researchers, and the Cornwall Wildlife Trust team…
Seeding for Change Seagrass Talk - Fal & Helford
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Research and restoration of seagrass in the Falmouth and Helford estuaries
Join us for talks all about seagrass in your local area. Hear from local volunteers, researchers, and the Cornwall…
Purple sandpiper
This stocky wader is mostly a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be found on rocky, seaweed-covered coasts, often with groups of turnstones.
Purple topshell
Also known as the flat topshell, these are one of the most common and colourful sea snails you are likely to see when out on a rockpool safari!
Early purple orchid
The Early purple orchid is one of the first orchids to pop up in spring. Look for its pinkish-purple flowers from April, when bluebells still carpet our woodland floors. Its leaves are dark green…
Seeding for Change Seagrass Talk - St Austell Bay & Fowey
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Research and restoration of seagrass in Fowey and St Austell Bay
Join us for talks all about seagrass in your local area. Hear from local volunteers, researchers, and the Cornwall Wildlife…
Stronger Shores Talk Series: Seagrass with Tees Rivers Trust
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Join Joe from Tees Rivers Trust as he updates us on the work on seagrass during 2025.
Stronger Shores Talk Series: Seagrass with Tees Rivers Trust
This link will open on the Northumberland Wildlife Trust website.
Join Joe from Tees Rivers Trust as he updates us on the work on seagrass during 2025.